Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5994: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5994 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT. Primary sponsor: Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Brian Newberry (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Scott Slater (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Dick Fascia (Republican), George Nardone (Republican), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2025): 05/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the department of environmental management to develop, identify, maintain and update a list of projects that qualify for forest and open space land conservation funding pursuant to federal laws.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Brian Newberry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Bob Quattrocchi | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/13/2025)
- 03/06/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/03/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/06/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance